Antique Meiji period Japanese lacquered Maki-e inlaid Fubako
Rare Marquise de Sévigné antique Japanese lacquer Maki-e Fubako
€ 450
Ca 1900 Japan / France
A Japanse Meiji period lacquered Maki-e box called Fubako with original cord.
Mother of pearl inlay work and signed by the maker. To identify. A beautiful tree with leaves and flowers (cherry blossom most possibly) is depicted on the top.
In very good condition, no pieces missing and only two tiny nicks to the gilding.
A rarity because made for or used by 'A la Marquise de Sévigné' (signed inside), the renowned chocolate makers that were famous for their sweets and rare boxes.
Dim: 30 x 9 x 6 cm / weight: 375 gr
Artist:
Signed by the maker on mother of pearl
Material:
Lacquered gilded inlaid wood
Origin:
Japan
Era:
Meiji period ca 1900
Condition:
Good
Length:
30 cm
Height:
6 cm
Width:
9 cm